LeafHater Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I wanna see some of THIS! (Look at it in full size) I would also like to direct your attention to the screaming Habs fans, I want to see that too!! haha me too me tooooo. bad news though, my friend is working at a bar and she will see the game. Her presence has been bad so far lol. hopefully it'll be busy and distract her from watching lol. haha kinda mean, but what can i say, some people are just unlucky lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareyPrice31 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 haha me too me tooooo. bad news though, my friend is working at a bar and she will see the game. Her presence has been bad so far lol. hopefully it'll be busy and distract her from watching lol. haha kinda mean, but what can i say, some people are just unlucky lol I agree, my friends sister came to games (Junior A, not NHL. & She doesn't even like hockey) and they lost with her there. We threatened to ship her to China for being bad luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koreysecord1992 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Man, I am looking forward to this. I've had a thirst for Montreal hockey for months, and it's finally going to get quenched! I'm looking forward to a great, exciting season and to reading/conversing with members of the forum. Prediction (which are usually pretty far off) Montreal 4 - Buffalo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innis_Mor Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I think it's better that Latendresse plays on Koivu's line because the third line doesn't have as much speed as the first two...Lang and Latendresse aren't the fastest guys on the team and that might reduce Sergei's productivity somewhat...It would be interesting to see what Higgins Lang and Sergei K. would be able to do as a line.Yes, of the 12 starting forwards, I'd say they are the two slowest. So re-balancing speed, and improving the checking ability of the third line are probably the reasons for trying the switch. At this early stage, everything is "trying / experimenting". GO HABS GO!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull12 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Oh baby, here we go! GO habs Go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innis_Mor Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 It seems fairly obvious to me that most people have misunderstood the article that was posted about Gui.replacing Higgins.It clearly means that Gui.will replace Higgins on that line if Chris is injured and cannot play.I haven't heard anything about an injury that Higs has other than the groin thing he had before.Maybe he re-injured it when he played the other day?In any case,it seems like people are reading more into this than there probably is? Thanks for the correction CD. Most of us didn't even read the article. I would imagine Carbo will give his initial line make-up more than just the one exhibition game (Minnesota) to try things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imdocrob Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 My prediction will be 4-2 Habs they are going to come out smoking and dare I say maybe 4-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicochetII Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 *Peers into Cristobal" Oops. Can't do that anymore. *Runs a Price check* I see us netting 4 or 5 goals. Two from the top line, one from Lats and one from the third line. The other being SH or 4th line if it happens. Price will hold them to 2 or 3, but they will not be denied. Both teams will come out hard and strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourtrax Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 This is actually going to be a wicked hard test out the gate, folks. The Sabres aren't pushovers. They're a dynamic young team built on speed with lots to prove after missing the playoffs last season. Yes, they lack proven defense following Campbell's departure, but Miller is a stud and Lindy Ruff is a seasoned, experienced coach. We had better be sharp in the transition game and through the neutral zone or guys like Roy, Vanek, and Pominville will torch us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 First game of the regular season, I dont expect us to be perfect at this point... but I do expect us to win, get off to a good start. Lets do it guys!!! GO HABS GO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurestar3 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 time for lines talk AK46-Plekanec-AK27 Higgins-Koivu-Tanguay Latendresse-Lang-S.Kostitsyn Begin-Chipchura-nonstopolous PP A.Kostitsyn-Plekanec-Kovalev Markov-S.Kostitsyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innis_Mor Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 HabsTV has just posted a "first games of season" video on this site. Reminds me of one of the best things about the return of Habs' hockey: Sandrine Balthazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77bourque77 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 just heard on hardcore hockey talk that rivet was named captian.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sach Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Believe it or not, this opening game is going to be a real test for MTL...The Habs need to put this team away in convincing fashion...Winning early and often is the key to success, if you can't put away these middle/lower of the pack teams, then it's going to be a long season. [/quote with bouillon already out and it looks like laraque and higgins will miss as well its gonna be a huge test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sach Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'd much prefer to see Lats on the third line....for now... nothing against him...I really like the guy and i think he has awesome potential and I truly believe that this could be his make or break year with us (wife gets pissed off when I call the Habs..."us".. as if I'm part of the team). A bit of enthusiasm, heart and hard work and he should be fine- gotta earn his spot on the second line. He's able to do it. hahah tell the wife thats just the way it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 time for lines talk AK46-Plekanec-AK27 Higgins-Koivu-Tanguay Latendresse-Lang-S.Kostitsyn Begin-Chipchura-nonstopolous PP A.Kostitsyn-Plekanec-Kovalev Markov-S.Kostitsyn Looks like it will rather be: A Kostitsyn-Plekanec-Kovalev Latendresse-Koivu-Tanguay S Kostitsyn-Lang-Kostopoulos Bégin-Lapierre-Dandenault Markov-Komisarek Hamrlik-O'Byrne Gorges-Brisebois PP A Kostitsyn-Plekanec-Kovalev Tanguay-Markov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sach Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 This is actually going to be a wicked hard test out the gate, folks. The Sabres aren't pushovers. They're a dynamic young team built on speed with lots to prove after missing the playoffs last season. Yes, they lack proven defense following Campbell's departure, but Miller is a stud and Lindy Ruff is a seasoned, experienced coach. We had better be sharp in the transition game and through the neutral zone or guys like Roy, Vanek, and Pominville will torch us. looks like breezer will play on the 3rd pairing, roy and vanek will be laughing HabsTV has just posted a "first games of season" video on this site. Reminds me of one of the best things about the return of Habs' hockey: Sandrine Balthazard. agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dritz123 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I am looking forward to attending this game with my 20 yr old son whose is a Sabres fan, , Hopefully we will come out with a win and the ride home will be a little smoother for me -On a side note, I believe the scoreboard in the pic was the one that came crashing down to the ice prior to a game-I believe it was in the afternoon before a Sabres/Bruins game-Here's hoping the Habs light up the scoreboard on FRI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammy12334 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Hockey is finally back.. and we are alll back 1 big happy Habs Family GO HABS GO!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurock Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Ah it's so great!!! Can't wait anymore until friday night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit6 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 What a bad time to go on vacation grrrrr go habs go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruuvimeisseli Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Looks like it will rather be: A Kostitsyn-Plekanec-Kovalev Latendresse-Koivu-Tanguay S Kostitsyn-Lang-Kostopoulos Bégin-Lapierre-Dandenault Markov-Komisarek Hamrlik-O'Byrne Gorges-Brisebois PP A Kostitsyn-Plekanec-Kovalev Tanguay-Markov I like the D but the offense blows. Gorges-Brisebois: Gorges solid defensive defensemen while brisebye can move and shoot the puck well. Markov-Komisarek: Nice Hamrlik-O'Byrne: Nice Bégin-Lapierre-Dandenault : Not a true checking line and not a goon line S Kostitsyn-Lang-Kostopoulos: Not a true offensive line but a decent checking line Latendresse-Koivu-Tanguay: Lats better get a point and a + on that line or go back to the third line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc_123_msn_com Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 friday cant come soon enough, im losing my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alzimutg Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I like the D but the offense blows. Gorges-Brisebois: Gorges solid defensive defensemen while brisebye can move and shoot the puck well. Markov-Komisarek: Nice Hamrlik-O'Byrne: Nice Bégin-Lapierre-Dandenault : Not a true checking line and not a goon line S Kostitsyn-Lang-Kostopoulos: Not a true offensive line but a decent checking line Latendresse-Koivu-Tanguay: Lats better get a point and a + on that line or go back to the third line. In my opinion, the only problem is the third one, with Kostopopoulos on it. The 4th one is an energy line and Dandenault fits on it in my opinion. Latendresse can do as good as Higgins on the 2nd. The third is kind of an hybrid thing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsbaby08 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 the last 4 stanley cup champs has been something like a combined 34-4-4 in the month of October (according to hardcore hockey talk on the score)....LET'S START STRONG!!! GO HABS GO! Good point, but strong starts makes me paranoid for some reason. Remember what happened to Ottawa last year? They just couldn't be beaten in the first month and maybe a half, then they were up pee creek for the rest of the season. But then again, it's Ottawa. They're soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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